AN IRISH scientist has been appointed to a UN panel studying the effects of nuclear war. Dr Neil Rowan, of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, will sit on the newly established United Nations Scientific Panel on the Effects of Nuclear War. “I am humbled to contribute to the assembled panel of internationally-leading scientists where we will advise on … [Read more...] about Irish scientist appointed to UN panel examining nuclear war
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Holyhead Port fully operational again following storm damage repair work
HOLYHEAD port is fully operational once again after extensive repair work was undertaken due to the impacts of Storm Darragh. All sailings were cancelled at the port from December 7, 2024 after the storm caused significant damage to two of its berths. In January access to the Terminal 5 ferry berth was restored. Ferry services have been back in operation from Terminal 5 since … [Read more...] about Holyhead Port fully operational again following storm damage repair work
Hundreds of drivers have speeding fines revoked due to ‘human error’
HUNDREDS of drivers in Ireland will have speeding fines revoked due to “human error”, gardai have confirmed. The police force is in the process of writing to motorists to inform them that fines and penalty points issued to them for speeding offences on the N25 in Kilkenny will be revoked. Some 914 fixed charge notices issued from a static speed safety camera between May 30 to … [Read more...] about Hundreds of drivers have speeding fines revoked due to ‘human error’
Police officer scalded with liquid as armed response unit attends report of man armed with knife
A POLICE OFFICER has been scalded with a liquid substance after an armed response unit responded to reports of a man armed with a knife at a property in Belfast, where a fire is believed to have been deliberately started. The incident occurred shortly after 2.15am today at an apartment in the Coates Row area in the east of the city. A 35-year-old man has since been arrested on … [Read more...] about Police officer scalded with liquid as armed response unit attends report of man armed with knife
GAA Palestine ‘turn adversity into opportunity’ with Jordan trip after Ireland tour axed
A GROUP of young GAA players from Palestine who were denied the chance to visit Ireland this summer have begun a 10-day tour of Jordan. GAA Palestine was forced to abandon a two-week tour of Ireland after their visa applications were rejected and it was not left with enough time to appeal the decision. The party of 33 children and 12 coaches were due to arrive into Dublin on … [Read more...] about GAA Palestine ‘turn adversity into opportunity’ with Jordan trip after Ireland tour axed